Key features:
- Recommended use: indoor upholstery
- Composition: 100% polyester
- Roll width: 140 cm (+/- 3%)
- Average roll length: 35 m
- Weight: 434 g/ml (+/- 5%)
- Stain-resistant / liquid repellent: AntiStain (Liquid Repellent)
- Abrasion resistance (EN ISO 12947-1/2): > 50,000 cycles
- Pilling resistance (EN ISO 12945-2): 3–4
- Colour fastness to rubbing (EN ISO 105-X12): dry 4 | wet 4
- Colour fastness to artificial light (EN ISO 105-B02): 4–5
- Snagging test (BS 8479:2008 – 2000 turns): 4–5
- Compliance: REACH
- Certification: OEKO‑TEX Standard 100
- Cigarette ignition resistance: BS 5852 Part 1, EN 1021‑1, CA TB 117:2013, NFPA 260
Cleaning & care (recommendation)
- Clean spills/stains quickly using a mild soap solution and a cloth, with gentle circular motions
- For dry dirt, remove first with a vacuum cleaner
- Dry cleaning is recommended to preserve the performance of FR treatment (when applicable)
- Colour variations may occur and colour migration is possible
- Pilling is a natural effect of daily use and cannot be fully avoided
ELFA is a soft, uniform-looking chenille upholstery fabric designed for indoor projects where comfort and everyday durability matter. If you’re looking for upholstery fabrics that feel cosy yet perform well in high-use seating, ELFA is a strong option for sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, benches, and other upholstered pieces.
Thanks to its AntiStain (Liquid Repellent) finish, this chenille fabric for couch helps you handle small spills and day-to-day marks more easily—making maintenance simpler without compromising the look of your furniture. With an abrasion result of over 50,000 cycles, it’s also a reliable reupholstering fabric for frequently used seating, whether you’re updating a family sofa or working on a professional upholstery project.
Sold as upholstery cloth by the metre, ELFA is ideal as fabric for couch and fabric of sofa renovations when you want a balanced mix of softness, resistance, and a clean, modern finish.
